Squad sheets: Arsenal v Sunderland

It feels as if the international break has diluted the sense of unease at both of these clubs but the spotlight will be back on the loser. Or, in the case of a draw, Arsenal. Arsène Wenger was in relaxed mood and he joked at the expense of the reporters. "The speciality is to get bad news in the newspapers so it's not worth spoiling your breakfast," said the avid reader. Here is some more negativity for him – no team with less than eight points after seven games has finished in the Premier League's top four, although three sides have made fifth. David Hytner